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Struggle to get up in the morning? You’re at risk of early death

PEOPLE who prefer to stay up late seem to have a greater risk of dying early. A six-year study of nearly half a million people in the UK has found that those who are night owls were 10 per cent more likely to die during that time period.

Kristen Knutson of Northwestern University in Chicago and her colleagues found that people who stayed up late had higher rates of diabetes, mental health problems and neurological conditions. They were also more likely to experience psychological stress, use drugs or alcohol, and not get enough exercise or sleep (Chronobiology International, doi.org/cnbv). …